Breast pain in perimenopause and menopause: 6 surprising things that can cause or worsen it

While hormonal changes are often the root cause of breast pain and discomfort in perimenopause and menopause, there are some surprising things that can cause it or make it worse. So, this week I look at 6 things that may surprise you, explaining why they can contribute to breast pain, and what you can do to help yourself.

Chapters:
0:00 Breast pain in perimenopause and menopause: 6 surprising things that can cause or worsen it
1:34 Your bra
2:07 Antiperspirants
3:50 Certain medications
4:25 Your posture
4:57 Certain food and drinks
5:32 Dehydration
6:40 When should you see your doctor about breast pain and discomfort?

Products/Supplements mentioned:
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**Eileen Durward is a certified menopause coach (3rd age woman peri-post menopause instructor). The information in this video is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.**

[melvinabrown]

Breast pain is my number 1 symptom. I have started cutting out caffeine but I also will try the other things you mention. Thank you for all you do . Your videos are so informative and they help out tremendously.

[pattycake]

Thank you, at this point I am menopause, but on a journey to finding myself.

[kellydouglas]

Thank You so much for this Video, I have been going through Menapause for a couple of yrs now, and I have been going through Breast pain steady, on the 1 side, so I went for a Mammogram and it came back Negavative Thank God, so I have changed Bra, & drinking more water.

[Godisfirst]

I wear no antiperspirant at all. I only get smell from one armpit and I use a baby wipe throughout the day to smell good. I love your vids. I don't drink coffee. Oh I had bad book pain for a few years. I'm 50 now and no breast pain. Yay. My periods have stopped and I feel amazing these days. I feel I'm on the other side.

[elliebellie]

I use plain old baking soda instead of deodorant and it works amazingly well, better than any deodorant I ever used! Just have to be careful with dark colored tighter fitting shirts b/c it can turn white under the arms if you use too much baking soda. Thanks for the great video and advice!!!

[NoviePermana]

I do really need this informations as I'm in my 47 with the premenopause symptoms. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[islandgirl]

Another good informative always say knowledge is power... so thank you Eileen ❤

[bobbiearmstrong]

This is very interesting. I have always had breast discomfort but it has gotten more intense the last year or so. I did talk to the doctor and she wasn't concerned. What i thought was interesting is what you mentioned about antiperspirant. My pain is almost always my left breast and I am right handed. I am going to look into switching to something else and see if that helps. And drink more water. Thanks for the video!

[wittyverbalassassin]

Just wanted to return here and leave my experience in case it will help some one. I was experiencing breast pain in my left side and the whole area surrounding it was tender to touch. A Vogel mentioned antiperspirant as a possible cause and I decided to stop applying 9 days so far and all the pain is gone! I was beginning to think worse case scenario due to the pain so perhaps try stopping applying it and see if that helps you.

[gretaalcindor]

Oh my goodness look things women have to go through in menopause, it's not easy for women, Thank you ms Elille for your beautiful talk, God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[gregsgirlau]

I have found that evening primrose oil has been helpful.. Eileen are you aware if it raises estrogen? I can't find a straight answer. Thank you 😊

[lovelocked]

My breast pain was helped with Now brand natural progesterone cream. Game changer

[merisajosipovic]

Always good advice thank you so much ❤

[patsyballantyne]

In the last 2 years they discovered calcification on my breast muscle when I felt a lump since then I have discomfort in that area daily more so when doing housework. Recently I have need to keep my bra off if I'm at home. Finding it difficult to get doctors appointment. I have also had a lot of itching going on upper body. I bathed and moisturised but still itchy.

[patriciapyper]

What estrogen cream for down there post menopause please thanks ❤

[shirinheroabadi]

Is breast pain normal in post menopause? Or it’s related to costochondritis? Thank you

[jacquelinearcher]

Own up who looks to see which scarf Eileen is wearing ?

[auntiesusyknows]

What if HRT causes your endometriosis flares to come back? I feel I have no options for relief. I’ve suffered from endometriosis flares for over 34 yrs and it’s barely starting to go away. But now I have peri menopause symptoms, however I am afraid to take anything to trick my hormones because I’m deathly afraid of the monthly endo flares.

[malakhaouari]

I'm 21 my lh hormone is high 15 and my fsh is 5 that mean my lh is higher, but i dont have kysts in my ovaries so it's not pcos, my genecolosit told me to take utrogestan 200 (progesterone) for 3 months, is it really effective ? i need your advices maam i don't know what should i do I'm so stressed and flustered my cycle is always late and i also have breast tenderness

[ladyleo]

I drink coffe everyday sometimes 3xs a day .usualy its decaff, can decaf coffe cause breast pain, i had regular the last 3 days now i have breast pain on the right side only i try putting a hot rag on my chest, om past menopause, no lumps any suggestions??